**Essential Functions and Responsibilities**
- Local process work with Tender management and Contract management.
This includes adhering to and working in accordance with all related work instructions within the scope of responsibility
- Proactive tender management coordination in all phases of the Procurement and Contract lifetime
- Maintain close cooperation with all stakeholders both internal and external
- Manage and develop the tender management process, look to make continuous improvements to the process
- Ensure best bid creation where customers (internal and external) questions are answered, and the organization has the best possible chance of success
- Have an excellent appreciation of what the customer needs and how best to articulate how their organization can provide that Support other countries as needed
- Use all valid B&T tools to secure Compliance and Control within the country
- Secure a strong network with Country Sales & Marketing Management
- Coordinate and engage in the continuous work with two different Business Systems
- Follow and adhere to all rules and regulations (internal as well as external) within the department responsibility
**Qualifications & experience**
- Education: Bachelor's degree in law, business administration or economics will be preferred
- Business fluent in both English and Italian
- Experience or knowledge about public procurement, purchase law and contract law
- Experience in a fast-paced organization with a quick and pragmatic decisions approach
- Ideally, a good understanding of local Health Care systems
- Experience within the B&T area
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Financial awareness and numerical skills
- Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills
- Ability to think out of the box and propose innovative solutions / approaches
- Time management, efficiency, the ability to meet deadlines work with mínimal supervision
**Our offer**
- Attractive compensation package including base pay, bonus and merit increases
- Retirement benefits
- High quality onboarding program
- Employee assistance program
- Partly reimbursement of annual gym fees, up to € 400,
- Various insurance programs and much more
- Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._